Fire Weather Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads

The Plains to the mid-Mississippi Valley continue with warm and dry conditions. Any fires that initiate could spread quickly. The warm temperatures will expand across the Southern Plains into the Southwest where numerous records are expected through the weekend. Meanwhile, a cold front will move southward across the northern Plains and Great Lakes region where some snow will develop this weekend. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Feb 28, 2026 at 7:20:27 am EST

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A moisture-rich air mass may lead to some fog over our local waters, particularly to the north of the island chain Whether or not we see fog along the island chain will depend on when our breezes turn northerly

TODAY...Partly cloudy. Patchy fog near the shoreline this afternoon. Highs near 80F. Southeast to south winds near 5 mph, or near 4 knots, becoming light and variable.

TODAY...Patchy fog developing this afternoon and evening. Light to gentle southeast to south breezes, becoming south to southwest light breezes. Seas generally around 1 foot, except 1 to 2 feet across the Florida Straits. Bay and nearshore waters smooth to a light chop, becoming smooth.

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